Recently, I acquired some new yarn from the Etsy shop The Grinning Gargoyle . . .
Leapin' Lizard
Spumoni
I'm in love with the colorways! Of course, then I had to figure out what pattern socks I was going to make with these lovelies. That's when I turned to the designs of Adrienne Ku (Drin on Rav) since she has several socks patterns I've been itching to make. After weighing the choices, I decided to make her pattern "Lynae."
This pattern is not currently published on Drin's Rav pattern page, but she was kind enough to provide me with a copy after I told her how much I loved her patterns and was looking for one that would provide me with a challenge. This pattern is actually named after the owner of The Grinning Gargoyle. I thought it would be appropriate to make her sock pattern out of her yarn.
As you can see, I choose to use Spumoni. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten that far into the pattern due to all the holiday weekend craziness. However, I really like how it's knitting up thus far . . .
Since I love Grinning Gargoyle's colors so much as well as Drin's patterns, I've put together a little giveaway to celebrate my Blogiversary that is just around the corner.
One lucky person will win a hank of Grinning Gargoyle sock yarn and their choice of one of two Adriene Ku sock patterns - Lynae or Claire (which can be found on Rav)
Entering is simple!
• Post a comment as to whether you prefer a sock pattern that is at the beginner or intermediate skill level (this will be important information for the sock pattern portion of the giveaway). Please include a way for me to contact you as well~
For three additional entries:
• Add The Grinning Gargoyle to your list of favorite Etsy shops and then post a comment you have done so.
• Favorite on of Drin's Ravelry pattern page and then post to the comments section that you have done so.
• Blog, Twitter and/or Facebook this giveaway (Leave a link in the comments section.)
This giveaway is opens on July 7, 2010 2 PM CST and will close on July 10, 2010 at 1:59 PM CST. I will select a winner randomly with the help of a random number generator.
Good luck to everyone!
Until later . . .
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124 comments:
I love to knit socks that require some thought, so I'd prefer something intermediate. My rav name is polinium.
I'm off to go look at The Grinning Gargoyle etsy shop and Drin's patterns on ravelry...
I just added The Grinning Gargoyle to my favorite shops. Not only is the yarn beautifully dyed, but it's also affordable!
I just faved the Skyp Rib and Claire patterns on rav. They look like a lot of fun.
I just tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/polinium/status/17985155912
i would choose a sock that is intermediate, makes it more challenging and interesting. Love the colourway you picked. would love to see the patten :)
Woo hoo! First comment! I like basic patterns, especially since I'm a slow sock knitter, and I can get SSS pretty easily.
Hey, I really like that yarn, and the pattern. They are both so beautiful.
I also added the "simple skyp sock" pattern to my favorites. :)
lets see...I'm oriocookie on rav.
1) I prefer challenging patterns, even though I have only made 3 pairs of socks, they were my first knitting project ever, and my third pair were knee highs
2) Grinning Gargoyle is faved
3) Drin is faved
4) link is facebooked.
Hi, Thanks for the offer. I like beginning and intermediate patterns. I learn towrads the intermediate though so I am not bored!
I like the SKYP pattern the best.
I would prefer an intermediate pattern. My email is madams (@)sssnet (.) com.
Pick me, pick me. I would like an intermediate pattern... :)
I added the Grinning Gargoyle to my faves on Etsy!
Posted on FB!
http://www.facebook.com/michellesstitchwitchery
I faved the Regional Socks! Rav username stitchywitchy.
Ok, favorited a pattern on Rav and put it in my FB status.
Looks like a lovely prize; I'm an intermediate sock knitter. Sewsable on Ravelry
2nd entry - just favourited the Barbara shawl pattern
Favourited The Grinning Gargolye on Etsy too
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/rachelle.crosbie has the facebook link.
Hi Tracey! Congrats on your upcoming blog anniversary :) I probably like more intermediatte patterns. Those are some gorgeous yarns you purchased - wonderful taste in yarn! I am off to favorite the Skyp socks.
Intermediate. Yup, definitely intermediate.
Added as a fav on ravelry and on etsy!
I'd love to be entered into your giveaway!
I don't mind if a sock pattern is beginner or intermediate. There is a time for each of them!
That Spumoni is gorgeous!
I usually like intermediate patterns over beginner ones, but it depends on the sock yarn. For the busier yarns, simpler patterns are what I go for. :)
I just went and added her shop on Etsy to my favorites! :)
I'd prefer a beginner pattern since I don't knit yet but am afraid I'll take it up at some point because there are more knit sock patterns than there are crochet, or I could give it to my mom and get her to make them. Or try to.
Easier pattern for me please!
I am a beginner in sock knitting. Thanks for the giveaway!
My email ID: anaamica at gmail dot com
What a cool giveaway idea! I'd like a pattern in the intermediate range, since it's time I step up to trying one like that.
~sciteacher@Ravelry
Added The Grinning Gargoyle to my favorite shops on etsy...Wow the Leapin' Lizard is great looking yarn.
Oh yeah, I favorited Regional Socks--those look like exactly what I had in mind for a certain skein of yarn I recently acquired...Thanks for pointing out those patterns to me!
And lastly, I added a link to your giveaway on my blog page...I could use some readers who give feedback....
http://wovenintotheearth.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-from-froggie-knits-like-crazy.html
I prefer intermediate socks, I have favourited the etsy shop and the pattern page (I already had the patterns favourited).
Looks like I shall get this started! :)
1. I prefer sock patterns of the intermediate level.
2. I have added The Grinning Gargoyle as a favorite on Etsy.
3. I added Drin's Ravelry pattern page as a favorite (plus got to add a few patterns to my queue as well lol)
oooh! anything for pretty yarn and pattern =)
if i should be picked, i'd like an intermediate pattern. thank you.
just marked grinning gargoyle as a favorite on etsy!
fav'd the ravelry desinger page too. check!
Definitely love an intermediate pattern!! Beautiful yarns!
I am a quite experienced sock knitter... so I would like the intermediate skill one. Lovely colors of yarn!
I favorited Grinning Gargoyle over on Etsy! I love the dark deep reds and purples... very handsome!
Hi Again!
I've actually already knit one of Adrienne Ku's patterns... I loved the Skyp Sock! The pattern was very straightforward and well written! Favorited :)
Thanks for offering this awesome giveaway! I personally prefer moderately difficult patterns. Always up for a challenge.
suzy
Great giveaway! I love that gargoyle yarn. I always say I want a beginner pattern but I think I'm up to the intermediate level now. Best of luck with your contest!
What a great give away! I prefer the intermediate skill level for the pattern and I added The Grinning Gargoyle, under my Etsy user name PenelopeRose, to my favorites. You can contact me there or on Ravelry under the user name puglvr. Thanks for letting me participate!
• I love a good simple beginner pattern for socks I do a lot of my knitting wall standing in lines or walking to or from the store I need to be able to pay attenchen to what is going on arround me.
Kattra26@hotmail.com
For three additional entries:
• I added The Grinning Gargoyle to my list of favorited Etsy shops.
• I favorited Simple Skyp Socks
by Adrienne Ku.
• I blogged about it http://aspergerknitter.spaces.live.com/?lc=1033
Hi, I'm Natalia and I saw your post on Ravelry and of course I had to come have a look.
I have added the Grinning Gargoyle to my favorites on Etsy. Such wonderful yarns for a moment I was so absorbed that I almost forgot what I was doing...
I have also favorited Claire on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/claire-6)
I have never knitted socks before so it would be super for it to be a begginer friendly pattern.
And here's the link to my blog post for your giveaway: ttp://natyscellar.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html#53350335819079702
Cheers!
I forgot to give you my email on the other comment. Truth be told I don't know if blogger gives it automatically since I rarely leave a comment, but just in case, my email is natydeherring@gmail.com
Cheers!
I prefer an intermediate pattern
and I prefer the Spumoni colour scheme for yarn
I love that color! Payday I will definitely be checking out this store more in depth. thanks!
I think your blog name is adorable, btw.
Hmm I'd prefer a beginner sock pattern. I'm pretty clever when it comes to knitting, but when I get to the heel gusset, I end up giving up >_>
OkamiShoujo on Ravelry
the socks and yarn are beautiful!!!
I love to knit socks! I love the weight of the yarn and the size of the needles. I would say I'm an intermediate knitter. My Rav ID is: mim
I added The Grinning Gargoyle to my favs on Etsy, can't wait to see what she dyes up next. Rav ID: mim
I faved Drin's Claire pattern, oh it's lovely. Rav ID: mim
I facebooked about your giveaway. Rav ID: mim
I love to knit socks! Whee! I think an intermediate pattern would be lovely.
I fav's Grinning Gargoyle on Etsy.
Claire pattern has joined my favs on Ravelry. Tweeted the giveaway on Twitter. My Rav name is RavenclawPrefect
And shop faved, what a great dyer! (Rav name Coleva)
I'd love a beginner's sock pattern, things that aren't plain-basic ones are a bit of a stretch for me still
I'd love to have an intermediate level sock pattern. I'm up to the challenge! I'm kateiline on Rav.
Checked out drin's patterns. Fell in love with the Skyp socks. Favorited!
-kateiline
I think I favorited The Grinning Gargoyle? They don't have anything listed for sale in their shop... Did you make them so popular they sold out, or am I looking at the wrong retailer?
--kateiline
EDIT to previous post:
I missed that you actually had the link to the Grinning Gargoyle store at the top of the page... I have the right shop favorited now! Their yarns look wonderful!
--kateiline
I would choose a beginner sock.. I've knit a few pairs, but haven't in a while. :D
Just faved Simple Skyp Socks on Ravelry (user: dawnoftheboys)
Just added The Grinning Gargoyle to my favorite etsy shops! Lovely yarns....
Blankiemania FTW! I actually do knit socks though I usually just do plain ones so beginner is good for me.I faved the Simple Skyp sock and I am headed over to etsy! Thanks for the opportunity!!
-Curlyqnj
I prefer Lynae of the two patterns offered and the Spumoni yarn is great! Thanks for a terrific giveaway!
Grammie on Rav
what a great giveaway. I followed your links from ravelry and just had to leave a comment. I really like both of those colorways. I also like the grinning gargoyle's save a horse colorway too. really cool.
for my choice, I think I would prefer the intermediate pattern. i have been bitten recently by the sock bug and cant get enough of cool patterns to try.
I have faved Claire and the Skyp Rib socks by Adrienne Ku on ravelry, and Faved the grinning gargoyle on etsy. I also will be spending some of my money there after payday. what a bunch of great colors.
Thanks again for a great giveaway. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and Good luck to everyone for the contest.
The Grinning Gargoyle is now one of my favorites in Etsy. Wonderful, beautiful yarns.
Grammie (Rav)
I can't get enough socks! I prefer intermediate patterns, at bit of challenge to keep it interesting.
So pretty! I prefer intermediate sock patterns to give me a bit of a challenge. I am kinichiriver on Rav.
Just checked out Grinning Gargoyle and was very happy to favorite it! Gorgeous yarns! I especially love the Save a Horse colorway. May have to get that one myself!
Drin's designs are lovely. I can't decided between Skyp Simple or Skyp Rib. I love them both (but I keep typing Skype!)
I love the new yarn...as for beginner or intermediate - either. I am coffeeknitgal on Ravelry!
thanks for the chance.
Just fav drin on ravelry....
thanks again!
coffeeknitgal on ravelry
Okay, I'll play! I like a more complicated sock pattern, so I'd have to choose the intermediate.I'm off to favorite the etsy shop and Rav patterns....will post again when I've done so.
Thanks for the chance to play:)
Wow! That's some great stuff! Thanks for sharing your find with us!
I favorited Drin's Barbara shawl pattern on Ravelry and also her Etsy shop.
Just in case I need to post a seperate comment to be elibible, I added the Grinning Gargoyle to my favorite Etsy shops. Also, I'm QTknits on Ravelry.
The socks and yarn are gorgeous! I think I'd rather have an intermediate pattern.
Love the socks and yarn! I think I'd rather have an intermediate sock.
Just added Grinning Gargoyle on my Etsy fav's. I'll definitely have to get some of this gorgeous yarn soon!!
I love to knit both plain, stockinette socks AND fancy schmancy socks, each for a different purpose. Stockinette socks are great for a project on teh go, whereas more detailed socks are a great achievement. For this purpose I think the intermediate socks would be my choice!
what lovely yarn! I'm a beginner sock knitter.
added the grinning gargoyle as a favorite seller at etsy.com/tylerhandmad
madametj AT gmail DOT com
found you on rav. i'm a wee beginner at knitting patterns. So easier the better :-) My Rav name is dixieredhead. I'm off to browse the etsy shop now!
Cheers!
I prefer not to think overmuch. Make it simple for me.
Favorited Claire on Ravelry. Lovely pattern
Added her Etsy shop to my faves!
I would be interested in the intermediate pattern. Those colorways are delish and the yarn looks sooooo squishy. Beautiful.
jaws@butterflied.org
Favorited Grinning Gargoyles on Etsy :)
jaws@butterflied.org
Favorited Simple Skyp Socks on Ravelry. :)
jaws@butterflied.org
https://twitter.com/jawsie
Posted pattern giveaway
jaws@butterflied.org
I favorited the Grinning Gargoyle on Etsy!
I have only knit a couple of pairs of socks so I'm probably still a beginner.
I LOVE the colors in the yarns,I love knitting the more Intermediate when it comes to socks :)
vanessalbrooksATgmailDOTcom
I love your shop on ETSY your added to favorite I am mrsbrooks78
vanessalbrooksATgmailDOTcom
Added Claire in my favorites my Raverly ID is mrsbrooks
vanessalbrooksATgmailDOTcom
posted on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=792005283
vanessalbrooksATgmailDOTcom
I think I like socks that are a little more difficult then plain vanilla but not quite intermediate. Then again, I've done finished exactly two pairs and have two more on the needles :)
sadiekate on ravelry
I've only knit one pair of socks so far, I can't wait to start the next. The next pattern I would choose would have at least one stitch I would have to learn so most likely a beginer. My rav id is ashleyjoy26. Now to etsy and back to ravelry!
I'd have to say intermediate, even though I've not yet been successful knitting socks.
Easy please, I'm a novice sock knitter. I just can't quite get the hang of needles smaller than about size 7 or 8.
I'm just learning sock so a beginner pattern would be appreciated. Rav ID is stainedglassmiss Thanks
I favored her Barbara pattern.
Rav ID stainedglassmiss
I favorited in my Etsy account.
Rav ID is Stainedglassmiss
I posted on my FB profile but I'm not sure if the link below will take you to it or not.....Hopefully I'm doing what I need to do correctly.
Rav ID is stainedglassmiss
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000339153156
I prefer intermediate sock patterns :)
I'm wickedsharp on Rav.
I faved the Skyp Rib pattern.
I'm wickedsharp on Rav.
What a great giveaway!
I'd love a intermediate pattern if I should win ;)
I'm Hege over at ravelry or facebook ;)
I've faved Simple Skyp Socks :)
I have made several pairs of 'easy' socks and I think I'm ready for something a bit more challenging, so I think I'd lean towards intermediate.
KJo on Ravelry
I added Adrienne Ku's Barbra to my favorites.
KJo on Ravelry
I've posted the giveaway on facebook too :)
I Tweeted about your giveaway!
TheRealKJo on Twitter
I prefer challenging patterns that introduce new techniques.
Nice giveaway!
Great colorways. I would say I am intermediate sock knitter, would love a toe-up pattern or one I just knit in reverse.
I am puzzler on Ravelry.
I prefer intermediate sock patterns, something to give a little interest to the knitting and the final socks, but not to complicated I can't watch TV as I knit :)
Oh, and I'm jani22 on ravelry and I favourited and queued Claire, as that pattern looks like fun and share's my middle name however I spell it Clare
Oh, and I'm jani22 on ravelry and I favourited and queued Claire, as that pattern looks like fun and share's my middle name however I spell it Clare
jani22 again - I favourited The Grinning Gargoyle on etsy - I love her colors especially Leapin' Lizard -- I have a thing for lizards -- and Save a Horse - what a great name and a gorgeous colour!!
and to load my odds one last time I'm now going to see if I can post about this on facebook!
*fingers crossed*
Thanks for this great contest!
OK, one last post from me, jani22, I've linked you on my facebook profile too!
my rav account is FabXtaC and I added Drin's pattern page to my faves.
Hi there! I'd love a chance to enter for your giveaway. I am totally new to knitting socks, so a beginner pattern would be most helpful (as would the yarn lol!). I do have interest in the toe-up style sock knitting, but am open to any nifty pattern to keep my idle hands busy. =)
Can reach me through Ravelry at SovereignCrux.
Thanks.
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